Sports Reporter

 JOB DESCRIPTION
The sports reporter produces stories by generating ideas, arranging and conducting interviews, writing stories and editing videotape. Reporters may also be asked to hold a technical position during the live show.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news director and news team to generate ideas, develop story angles and schedule Photographers.
2. Arranges and conduct interviews, writes stories and edits video.
3. Attends news meetings.
4. Works to keep up with current local and national sporting events.

Production:
1. May work as a member of another team during the live production.

Post-production:
1. Works with the news director to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.
3. May also assist the marketing team with public appearances and media promotions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The sports reporter is required to follow the guidelines established by the executive directors for on-camera presentation. The reporter will not alter their appearance without first seeking approval from their team leader. Team leaders will not approve the following: visibly pierced facial parts with body rings; drastic changes in hair color; drastic changes in hair length, including hair extensions; and/or facial tattoos. Reporters will be expected to read copy and accurately pronounce words at a style and rate consistent with national broadcast standards. In addition, reporters cannot publicly endorse products, services or political campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS
1. Ability to remain positive during challenging situations.
2. Ability to work in a team situation.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.

PREFERENCES
The following skills and related job experience are preferred in candidates, but are not required:
1. Some experience as a print, television or radio reporter.
2. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.
3. Experience in a leadership role.
4. Ability to project a professional presence on television.
5. Ability to write, shoot and edit videotape.
6. Experience with computers and software.

In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 12 hours a week, including two regularly scheduled weekly meetings:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M
Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The sports reporter is a one semester non-paid position.

Sports Anchor

JOB DESCRIPTION
The sports anchor produces the sportscast by working with the news director to make decisions about stories and assignments. The sports anchor works as a sports reporter, develops the script for the sports segment and anchors the sports segment during the live telecast.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-production:
1. Works with the news director to determine the weekly sports line up. This includes generating story ideas, giving assignments, shooting, editing and scheduling.
2. Works with the news director to prepare the weekly sportscast. This includes stacking the sports segments, editing satellite feeds, preparing information for the sports graphics and working with the producer and director.
3. Works as a sports reporter (see sports reporter job description).
4. Works to keep up with current local and national sporting events.

Production:
1. Works with the news director to make appropriate changes during the live telecast.
2. Anchors the sports segments and works with other cast members during ad-lib segments of the show.

Post-production:
1. Works with the news director to improve show elements.
2. Participates in weekly feedback sessions.
3. May also assist the marketing team with public appearances and media promotions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The sports anchor is required to follow the guidelines established by the executive directors for on-camera presentation. Anchors will not alter their appearance without first seeking approval from their team leader. Team leaders will not approve the following: visibly pierced facial parts with body rings; drastic changes in hair color; drastic changes in hair length, including hair extensions; and/or facial tattoos. The sports anchor will be expected to read copy and accurately pronounce words at a style and rate consistent with national broadcast standards. In addition, the sports anchor cannot publicly endorse products, services or political campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS
The following criteria will be used to evaluate candidates. Candidates must have five of the following:
1. Some experience as a print, television or radio reporter.
2. Successful completion of courses that relate to this job description.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Experience in a leadership role.
5. Ability to project a professional presence on television.
6. Prefer ability to write, shoot and edit video tape.
7. Experience with computers and software.

In addition, candidates must be available for approximately 12 hours a week, including the following times:

Mondays 8:00 - 9:00 A.M.
Thursdays 1:00 - 7:30 P.M.

Hours are subject to change depending on circumstances. The sports anchor is a non-paid position. Applicants who are available for both fall and spring semester are preferred, but consideration will be given to qualified candidates that are only available for one semester.

 

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